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bryozoan
OXFORD DICTIONARY
bryozoan, n. & adj.
--n. any aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Bryozoa, forming colonies attached to rocks, seaweeds, etc. Also called POLYZOAN.
--adj. of or relating to the phylum Bryozoa.
--n. any aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Bryozoa, forming colonies attached to rocks, seaweeds, etc. Also called POLYZOAN.
--adj. of or relating to the phylum Bryozoa.
Derivative
bryozoology n.
Etymology
Gk bruon moss + zoia animals
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